FIT2096 - Games programming 1 - 2019

6 points, SCA Band 2, 0.125 EFTSL

Undergraduate - Unit

Refer to the specific census and withdrawal dates for the semester(s) in which this unit is offered.

Faculty

Information Technology

Chief examiner(s)

Mr Chris Nelson

Unit guides

Offered

Clayton

  • First semester 2019 (On-campus)

Prerequisites

FIT1048 or FIT2071

Prohibitions

FIT2049

Synopsis

This unit will further develop object-oriented programming skills with the C++ language, and place them into the Games Programming context. Fundamental games programming design principles will be covered, including formal game structures and the game program loop. A number of specific games programming techniques with C++ will be also covered. These include the use of DirectX, games physics, and advanced 3D rendering, expressing these concepts through game creation using C++ and Microsoft Windows DirectX. Underpinning this will be use of fundamental mathematical principles for working with computer graphics and game interactions. This provides a strong grounding for further study in this area, especially related to games engine development and artificial intelligence.

Outcomes

At the completion of this unit, students should be able to:

  1. describe the geometric meaning behind vectors and matrices, and create code that demonstrates how these can be applied practically in game programming, including for object movement and collision;
  2. create game programs that demonstrate an understanding of the programming game loop and how to set it up;
  3. create game programs that demonstrate an understanding of DirectX, including textures, displaying sprites, animation, text, and rendering;
  4. create game programs that demonstrate an understanding of physics in the games programming context, including basic movement and interaction;
  5. create game programs that demonstrate an understanding of Direct 3D rendering, including geometry, models, cameras, textures and lighting.

Assessment

Examination (2 hours): 50%; In-semester assessment: 50%

Workload requirements

Minimum total expected workload equals 12 hours per week comprising:

  1. Contact hours for on-campus students:
    • Two hours lectures
    • Two hours laboratories
  2. Additional requirements (all students):
    • A minimum of 2-3 hours of personal study per one hour of lecture time in order to satisfy the reading, tute, prac and assignment expectations.

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